Are praise and worship the same? This teaching examines the Hebrew and Greek terms and shows that praise is joyful acknowledgment of who God is, while worship is the act of humbling ourselves and submitting to Him. Worship is not just music but obedience and reverence.
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The Hebrew word for worship is shachah, meaning to bow down, prostrate oneself or give honor. Worship in Scripture is an action of humbling oneself before God, not merely a feeling or music. The teaching contrasts the Hebrew and Greek words for worship and shows that true worship is expressed through obedience and reverence.
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Mainstream religions use myriads of icons and idolatry throughout their places of worship. Have you ever wondered why churches use statues and icons despite biblical warnings? This teaching explores the foundations of worship, emphasizing the rejection of icons and idolatry by examining historical and modern practices. Join us in exploring what it means to worship in spirit and truth.
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Sharing the truth requires both accuracy and love. This teaching discusses proper motives and methods for presenting Torah and the gospel. It emphasises humility, patience, and sensitivity to the Spirit when speaking with others.
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This teaching explores the Hebrew word ruach, translated as spirit, wind or breath. Ruach refers to an unseen force that causes a visible effect, like the wind causing leaves to move. The word is related to terms meaning to travel a fixed circular route, highlighting the cyclical patterns in creation and the work of God’s Spirit.
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